Saturday 20th February 2027
Proposals for papers are invited for the British Institute of Organ Studies’ annual Bernard Edmonds Recent Research Conference to take place on Saturday 20th February 2027 in the Organ Studio at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham B4 7XR.
Proposals should present some recent research into aspects of organ history, including music and performance. A broad range of subjects is encouraged, and papers on organs and organ builders, including British organ-builders working overseas and organs built in Britain by foreign organ-builders, will be welcomed alongside papers more broadly based and those reflecting recent developments and contemporary insight into organs and organ music. Papers about organ repertoire, organ playing and teaching, composers and performers are also encouraged. Papers should be no more than twenty-five minutes in length, and the use of musical and pictorial illustrations is encouraged. The venue has full audio-visual facilities and the organs will be available.
We would especially like to encourage those who have not taken part in the in the conference in the past to consider reading a paper, and some financial assistance towards travel for younger student researchers is available. There are usually 40 plus members present and the informal atmosphere encourages a stimulating exchange of views and genuine discussion.
Proposals will be reviewed by members of BIOS Council and the authors of successful proposals will be notified as soon as possible.
A summary proposal of 200 words, along with a brief biographical note, should be sent by 1st January 2027 to the Meetings Officer, but enquiries are welcome at any time.
Meetings Officer, Richard Hobson, 52 Dickinson Square, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EY
tel 01923 718870 email meetings@bios.org.uk
